Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Allen School-Phoenix

Allen School-Phoenix delivers solid value in medical assisting education, with graduates earning $29,867 in their first year—notably above the national median of $27,186 for similar programs. While this places the program in the 68th percentile nationally and 60th percentile within Arizona, the relatively modest debt load of $9,500 creates a favorable financial picture with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.32.

The program's earnings growth is limited, with graduates seeing only a 6% increase to $31,550 by year four. This puts Allen School graduates about $2,500 behind the top-performing Arizona programs like Pima Medical Institute, which consistently produce graduates earning around $31,915. However, the low debt burden means graduates can achieve financial stability quickly rather than facing years of loan payments that often burden students in more expensive programs.

For families seeking an affordable entry point into healthcare careers, this program offers a practical path with manageable debt and decent starting wages. The 85% Pell Grant recipient rate indicates the school successfully serves students from lower-income backgrounds. While not the highest-earning option in Arizona, the combination of reasonable debt and above-average starting salaries makes this a sensible choice for students prioritizing quick workforce entry over maximum earning potential.